Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-01-12-.02 - DEFINITIONS

(1) The term "academic freedom" means the academic freedom of a University faculty member described in the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees' Policies Governing Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure.

(2) The term "designated public forum" means property that has not traditionally been regarded as open to free expression activities but which has been intentionally opened by the University for the purpose of free expression activities by members of the general public.

(3) The term "free expression activities" means expression and/or assemblies protected by the First Amendment, including, but not limited to, picketing, distributing printed materials, public speaking, demonstrations, rallies, vigils, parades, and marches.

(4) The term "limited public forum" means property that has not traditionally been regarded as open to free expression activities but which has been intentionally opened by the University for the purpose of free expression activities by certain groups or opened by the University for the purpose of free expression activities that are dedicated solely to the discussion of certain subjects.

(5) The term "non-affiliated person" means any person or entity who is not a University unit, student, student organization, employee, or volunteer.

(6) The term "nonpublic forum" means property that is not a forum for free expression activities.

(7) The term "printed materials" means publications, handbills, posters, leaflets, petitions, fliers and all other types of written matter.

(8) The term "public speaking" means:

(a) orally and audibly expressing;

(b) a message, idea, opinion, concept, principle, or belief;

(c) to one or more other persons;

(d) in public; and

(e) in a manner other than through a private conversation.

(9) The term "student organization" means a student organization registered with the University in accordance with University rules.

(10) The term "traditional public forum" means property that by tradition or by government fiat is open to assembly and debate by members of the general public, such as city streets, sidewalks, and parks.

(11) The term "University" means the campuses, centers, and institutes of the University of Tennessee, and all their constituent parts, and the University of Tennessee system administration.

(12) The term "University unit" means any academic, administrative, or auxiliary department or division of the University or any other official entity of the University, functioning through University employees acting within the scope of their University employment.

(13) The term "University property" means all land, grounds, structures, and any other physical property owned, controlled, or operated by the University.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-01-12-.02

Emergency rule filed July 18, 2014; effective through January 14, 2015. Original rule filed July 18, 2014; effective 10/15/2014.

Authority: T.C.A. § 49-9-209(e) and Public Acts of Tennessee, 1839-1840, Chapter 98, Section 5, and Public Acts of Tennessee, 1807, Chapter 64.